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penalty shot

NOUN
scoring attempt after penalty
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But Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar was called for hooking Byfield from behind on the play, setting up a penalty shot.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

On Tuesday they had a man advantage for nearly a quarter of the first 25 minutes and had five power plays and a penalty shot on the night.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

And Ireland's Shane Lowry closed on 17 over par, which featured a penalty shot after picking up his ball without marking it on the 14th green.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2025

“It was their home opener, and the atmosphere was pretty electric,” said Miami goalkeeper Drake Callender, whose eight saves included a stop on an early penalty shot from Riqui Puig.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2024

Gino shouted like a samurai, took two quick steps, and started his powerful kick I sprang up and to my right, exacdy where I had watched him kick every other penalty shot.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor



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